So What’s The Big Deal In 2018?

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Sometimes, it takes hindsight for us to realize that a moment in time was monumental. Plenty of other times, a crisis or major event makes something obviously impactful into the future. And sometimes we are in the moment, where we know we are navigating uncharted waters.

Without trying to sound dramatic, through the first quarter of 2018 the year is already shaping up to be the type of year we won’t forget. Below are four stories that are set to impact the industry in 2018.

In the cover story, our team reports on a likely disruptive force in the way farmers buy crop inputs. So many companies are entering e-commerce, and so many details are involved that even on the story’s final draft, we had to cut 600 words to make the story fit the magazine. By that measure alone, this is a big story.